Ahmad Gumi, renowned Islamic scholar, has denied being invited by the Department of State Service (DSS) for questioning over comments on banditry.
Peter Afunanya, DSS spokeperson, had on Friday, said the scholar was invited by the agency.
“Sheikh Gumi was invited by the service. It’s not out of place for the Service to invite any person of interest,” Afunaya had said.
However, the Kaduna-based cleric, in a chat with Daily Trust, said nobody invited him.
The newspaper said Gumi, who appeared to be eating when he was contacted to speak on the reports of his arrest, described the development as the handiwork of those eager to see him arrested.
He explained that he usually involves security agencies, district heads and government officials before embarking on any mission into the forest to engage with bandits.
“Nobody invited me. it’s the media that is trying to cause confusion but they will not succeed God willing. We are in contact with the heads of security but I was not invited,” he said.
Asked if he had seen the report of his invitation by DSS, he said: “Yes I read it but I was just laughing. I said they should be allowed to be happy over what they think is my downfall but it’s a lie, I was not invited.”
VOA’s Hausa Service had quoted Gumi’s spokesman, Tukur Mamu, as saying Gumi was invited to the DSS office in Kaduna.
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